Worcester City Council is looking for volunteers to help improve the quality and character of new developments.
The volunteers will form a new Design Review Panel and will provide independent, expert advice on new and refurbished buildings.
The panel’s guidance will be offered to planning applicants, their agents, architects, and council planning officers.
Worcester City Council hopes the input will lead to higher-quality development outcomes for both developers and the community.
Councillor Karen Lewing, chair of the city council’s planning committee, said: “By launching this important initiative we are hoping to raise the quality of new buildings and other development across Worcester.
“By drawing on the independent expertise of professionals from a range of relevant fields, we hope to encourage more schemes that show innovative, high-quality contemporary architecture, while also protecting and enhancing Worcester’s heritage and strong local character.
“If you work in architecture, urban design, planning or a similar area, are passionate about the quality of design in Worcester, and can spare some of your valuable time, we would love to hear from you.”
The council is seeking panel members with experience in architecture, urban design, planning, landscape architecture, heritage, sustainability, or related fields.
Candidates should be passionate about design quality and the future of Worcester.
Expressions of interest are currently being accepted on the council’s website at www.worcester.gov.uk/planning/design-review-service.